signory

[ seen-yuh-ree ]

/ ˈsin yə ri /

seigniory.

Words nearby signory

seigniory

[ seen-yuh-ree ]

/ ˈsin yə ri /

the power or authority of a seignior.

History/Historical. a lord's domain.

1250–1300; Middle English seignorie < Old French; see seigneur, -y³

You have not explained to me why you think you should not be walking alone with me, Your Signory.

The Saracen: Land of the Infidel |Robert Shea
By a clever exploitation of dynastic trouble the Signory was able to acquire the long coveted island of Cyprus.

Venice and its Story |Thomas Okey
The latter retorted by accusing the Signory of bad faith in dealing with the Tartars.

Venice and its Story |Thomas Okey
When he reached home a letter came to the Signory of Florence urging his return, and saying that he should be safe.

A History of Art for Beginners and Students |Clara Erskine Clement

The power of the plebeians was thus increased and that of the Signory weakened.

History Of Florence And Of The Affairs Of Italy |Niccolo Machiavelli

signory

/ (ˈsiːnjərɪ) /

a variant spelling of seigniory

seigniory

/ (ˈseɪnjərɪ) /

less common names for a seigneury

(in England) the fee or manor of a seignior; a feudal domain

the authority of a seignior or the relationship between him and his tenants

a body of lords